D-45 Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and garlic, roasted until golden with a bright lemon finish. This chicken recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 28 min Serves 4 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves minced garlic
1 medium, zested and juiced lemon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chopped rosemary, 2 tsp chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step 3: Rub the herb mixture thoroughly over all chicken surfaces, pressing gently to adhere. Place thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Roast for 25-28 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and edges are crisp, basting once with pan juices after 15 minutes.
Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before serving, drizzling with remaining pan juices and extra lemon juice.